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TASAS, FORMULARIOS Y SOLICITUDES DE LICENCIAS ALIMENTARIAS
Food Establishment Licensing and Permitting
Central District Health Environmental Health Specialists permit and inspect all regulated food establishments and review plans for new and remodeled food establishments for Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties.
What are the requirements for selling food?
Establishments that offer Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) must be licensed by the local regulatory authority. This includes restaurants and mobile food trucks/carts, grocery stores/convenience stores, temporary and catered events, institutions and concession stands and food processors.
Under Idaho law, cottage food producers can sell their food directly to consumers at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and special events. They can also deliver or pick up orders at home, or sell online.
- Cottage food producers cannot sell their products at restaurants, grocery stores, or other retail outlets. Those situations require a food processor license.
- A Cottage Food Designation must be obtained by the local regulatory authority.
CDH reviews and approves all food operations in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley county. For licensing fees, applications and guidance, please see the sections below. If you have any questions, email Central District Health.
Why is it important to regulate TCS foods?
It’s crucial for food service establishments and individuals preparing food to follow food safety guidelines to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Regulation of TCS foods helps to:
- Ensure public health: Consuming contaminated TCS foods can result in illnesses, such as salmonella or E. coli infections that can affect many people, causing serious health risks and potential fatalities. Maintaining TCS food safety is vital in protecting public health and reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
- Reduce waste: Properly handling and storing TCS foods can extend their shelf life, reducing the amount of food that goes to waste. This is economically beneficial for the operator and has a positive impact on the environment.
- Boost the economy: Outbreaks caused by consuming contaminated TCS foods can lead to financial losses for businesses and the local food economy through lawsuits and decreased customer confidence.
What Are TCS Foods?
TCS foods are also sometimes known as Potentially Hazardous Foods because they are more susceptible to bacterial growth and foodborne illnesses if not handled and stored correctly. Some of the most common TCS foods include but are not limited to:
- Meat, poultry and seafood products
- Dairy and egg products
- Cooked rice and pasta
- Tofu and other soy products
- Sliced fruit and vegetables and cut leafy greens (lettuce, spinach, kale)
- Sprouts and sprouted seeds (alfalfa, bean, broccoli sprouts)
- Soups, sandwiches, pastries and salads with TCS ingredients
What Are Cottage Foods?
Cottage food products are foods that are not sensitive to time and temperature controls, and only sold directly to an end consumer. This means that these products may not be sold by a third party. Possible locations that these items may be sold are farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and the internet. Cottage foods include but are not limited to:
- Popcorn and popcorn balls
- Baked goods, pastries and candies/confections that do not require refrigeration
- Canned fruit jams and jellies and honey
- Dried fruits, herbs and seasonings
- Cereals, trail mixes and granola
- Nuts
- Vinegar
- IDHW - Código alimentario de Idaho
- IDHW - Manual de seguridad alimentaria de Idaho
- IDHW - Manual de seguridad alimentaria de Idaho - Español
- Legislatura - Estatutos de Idaho - (Buscar en el Título 39 Salud y Seguridad. El capítulo 16 incluye la Ley de Establecimientos Alimentarios)
- DEQ - Manual de orientación técnica
How do I license a permanent food establishment (restaurant, caterer, grocery, etc.)?
NOTA: Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the planned opening of a new establishment or a change of ownership. New construction or extensive remodels prior to opening may require more than 30 days for a plan review process.
Envíe los formularios cumplimentados a EHApps@cdh.idaho.gov.
- Solicitud de licencia de establecimiento alimentario
- Requiere plano adjunto
- Requiere adjuntar copia del menú
- Revisión del Plan Operativo de Seguridad Alimentaria
- Formulario de revisión y aprobación del plan de establecimiento alimentario
Permanent restaurant fees - Julio de 2022
- Todos los establecimientos alimentarios permanentes, excepto los que tengan más de dos licencias en un mismo local: $200
- Establecimientos alimentarios con más de dos licencias en un mismo local: $250
- Tasa de revisión del plan para todas las solicitudes de establecimientos alimentarios: $100
Guidance documents
- Requisitos de los establecimientos alimentarios - Oct 2024
- Acuerdo sobre el economato
- Obligatorio si se utiliza una cocina de economato.
Deberá ser firmado por el encargado del establecimiento y el encargado de la cocina del economato.
- Obligatorio si se utiliza una cocina de economato.
- Folleto de estaciones Growler - Nov 2023 - Conformidad para rellenar envases retornables
- Solicitud de varianza - Instrucciones - Dic 2023
- Solicitud de propuesta de variación
How do I license a mobile food truck?
NOTA: Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the planned opening of a new establishment or a change of ownership. New construction or extensive remodels prior to opening may require more than 30 days for a plan review process.
Envíe los formularios cumplimentados a EHApps@cdh.idaho.gov.
Aplicaciones - Las solicitudes de establecimiento alimentario ambulante deben incluir los siguientes documentos:
- Solicitud de licencia para establecimientos móviles de comida
- Requiere plano adjunto
- Requiere adjuntar copia del menú
- Plan operativo de la unidad móvil de alimentación
- Acuerdo sobre el economato
- Obligatorio si se utiliza una cocina de economato.
Deberá ser firmado por el encargado del establecimiento y el encargado de la cocina del economato.
- Obligatorio si se utiliza una cocina de economato.
Mobile food establishment fees - Julio de 2022
- Servicio completo sin economato: $80
- Servicio completo con economato: $100
- Tasa de revisión del plan para todos los establecimientos alimentarios
aplicaciones: $100
Guidance documents
How do I license a food booth or coordinate a temporary event?
Requisitos para eventos temporales
Los eventos temporales incluyen desfiles, ferias callejeras, festivales y eventos similares que funcionan durante un plazo específico no superior a 14 días consecutivos.
- Todos los vendedores de comida y bebida, independientemente del tipo de comida o bebida, deben presentar una solicitud, a menos que ya dispongan de un permiso para eventos móviles o temporales a través de cualquier distrito sanitario de Idaho.
- Cottage food vendors must submit a completed Temporary Event Establishment License Application.
- Deberá presentarse una copia del permiso en vigor o documentación que acredite que no está regulado.
- Se debe presentar una solicitud de licencia de Establecimiento Temporal de Alimentos, y se debe comprar un permiso para cada puesto de comida en funcionamiento durante un evento.
- Si el vendedor va a participar en más de un evento el mismo día y a la misma hora, deberá presentar una solicitud para cada evento y abonar las tasas correspondientes.
- La Licencia anual de Establecimiento de Comida expedida a restaurantes y empresas de catering para su ubicación permanente o economato no es aplicable a una operación de Establecimiento de Comida Temporal en eventos.
- Todos los vendedores que vendan y/o distribuyan alimentos (incluidas bebidas) deben presentar una Solicitud de Licencia para Establecimiento de Eventos Temporales.
Temporary Event Food Establishment Fees – July 2024
- Operating for one day: $35
- Operating single event for two-three days: $45
- Operating for four days or multiple events: $80
Event coordinator guidance and applications
Los coordinadores de eventos deben rellenar la solicitud de notificación de evento especial y presentarla al menos 30 días antes de la fecha de inicio del evento.
- Notificación de acontecimiento especial - Información - Dic 2023
- Unidades sanitarias portátiles
- Normas del zoo de mascotas - Dic 2023
Food vendor guidance and applications
- Solicitud de licencia de establecimiento de comida para eventos temporales
- Licencia de establecimiento de comidas para eventos temporales / Información sobre eventos especiales - Nov 2023
- Manual de alimentación para eventos temporales - Oct 2023
- Directrices para el muestreo de demostraciones - Dic 2023
- Venta de marisco - Dic 2023
Flyers, Posters and Educational Materials
- Mercados agrícolas / Mercados urbanos / Información sobre eventos similares - Dic 2023
- Mercado de Granjeros Cartel No Dogs #1 - Nov 2023
- Mercado de Granjeros Cartel No Dogs #2 - Nov 2023
- Aviso sobre seguridad alimentaria - Oct 2023
- Cartel "No a las manos desnudas - Ago 2024
- Normas del zoo de mascotas - Dic 2023
- Exámenes de seguridad alimentaria de Idaho
Do I need a license to sell cottage foods out of my home?
Cottage foods are foods prepared in a person’s home and sold directly to consumers. These are foods defined by Idaho Food Code as non-time/temperature (non-TCS) foods. Please fill out a Formulario de evaluación de las comidas caseras to help determine if your operation qualifies as a cottage food.
A Cottage Food designation must be obtained annually. A new assessment form must be submitted each calendar year. Completed cottage Food Assessment Forms can be submitted by email at EHApps@cdh.idaho.gov or brought into any of our offices. A Health Inspector will contact you to review your operation.
Recursos
How do I become a food processor?
The Idaho Department of Agriculture has published Starting a Specialty Food Business in Idaho: A Comprehensive Guide – English | Español for anyone looking to Start a Specialty Food Business in Idaho. This booklet contains extensive information ranging from food safety to marketing your business to tax information.
Recursos
- Requisitos de información de las instalaciones de procesado de alimentos - Dic 2023
- Procesado y distribución de alimentos - Requisitos para obtener la licencia - Nov 2023
- Hojas de trabajo de análisis de peligros y puntos de control crítico (APPCC) - Nov 2023
- Desarrollo del Plan de Análisis de Peligros y Puntos de Control Crítico (APPCC) - Dic 2023
- Envasado con oxígeno reducido para la venta al por menor- Dic 2023
FAQS
Tasa de revisión de planos: $100
USDA (Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos) 2ª Inspección: $200
Tasa de demora del 1 al 15 de enero: $35
Tasa de demora después del 15 de enero:$70
Restablecimiento de la licencia: $18
Solicitud de Variación (/Hora): $50
Conferencia de cumplimiento (/Hora): $100
Ejecución y tasas judiciales (/hora): $150
CDH offers basic food safety video training and three advanced levels of food safety training for food establishment operators and their employees to assist managers in meeting the state code requirements. You review the requirements and find out how to schedule on the Food Safety Training page.
CONTACTO
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Programa de seguridad alimentaria
208-327-7499
Contactos por condado
Condado de Ada
Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Hidden Springs, Kuna, Meridian, Star
Código 83642:
208-327-8584
Códigos 83669, 83616, 83714:
208-327-8587
Códigos 83703, 83709:
208-327-8530
Códigos 83703, 83709:
208-327-8537
Códigos 83704, 83713:
208-327-8620
Códigos 83705, 83706:
208-327-8527
Condado de Boise
Banks, Crouch, Garden Valley, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Lowman, Placerville
208-327-8532
Condado de Elmore
Atlanta, Featherville, Glens Ferry, Hammett, Mountain Home, Pine
208-580-6004
Condado de Valley
Cascade, Donnelly, Lake Fork, McCall, Smiths Ferry, Yellow Pine
208-321-2247
